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Convocation

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Event will conclude by 2:00 p.m.
Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning

273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5E 1B4

Note: Participants in Michener’s Convocation are consenting to The Michener Institute recording, broadcasting, reproducing and using their visual and/or aural likeness from any still images, video recordings and/or audio recordings, in any medium, for any purpose, for perpetuity unless consent is explicitly denied by contacting convocation@michener.ca. The Michener Institute is the copyright owner of the recorded materials, and reserves all rights.

Frequently Asked Questions

I missed the deadline to register for Convocation, what do I do?

Contact the Convocation Office at convocation@michener.ca as soon as possible. Graduates wishing to attend Convocation must register by May 31, 2019, in order to reserve their gown and hood. Registrations after this date may not be accepted, however, we will do our best to accommodate late requests.

I am not attending Convocation. How do I receive my diploma?

To obtain your credential, please contact the Registrar’s Office after the Convocation ceremony and during business hours.

Note: Convocation credentials will only be retained for one year following Convocation. After that time, graduates requesting credentials must request replacement credentials and pay the Replacement Credential fee.

How do I know if I am eligible to graduate?

Students enrolled in their final clinical course for all Full-Time programs as well as the Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Anesthesia Assistant programs will have an application for graduation completed automatically by the Registrar’s Office. An email confirming their application, their full name (as recorded in their official student record) and their program will be emailed to them in February.

What name appears on my diploma?

Your name, as it appears on your student record, is the name that will appear on your diploma.

How do I get a copy of my Class composite photo?

Class composite photos will be available for pick up in the gowning room following the ceremony. Please don’t forget to get yours after returning your gown and hood.

I missed the official photo day at Michener. How do I get my graduation photos taken?

The official graduation photographer has a full-service studio. Please contact OnSite Images to book your appointment. Please note there is a sitting fee payable to OnSite Images for any photo taken at their studio.

Can I purchase flowers at the event?

Yes, flowers will be available for purchase at Convocation. Bouquets can also be pre-ordered through Convocation Flowers.

PLEASE NOTE: The venue is unable to receive flower deliveries arranged by family members or guests.

Class of 2019 t-shirts will be available for purchase at Convocation and are also available for pre-order through Convocation Flowers.

I would like to frame my diploma. How can I do this?

Prior to Convocation, an email with pre-event prices and framing options will be sent to your Michener email address. Pre-event prices are only applicable to pre-orders and will not apply to framing purchased at Convocation.
All frames will also be available for purchase at Convocation along with Michener-branded merchandise.
If you have any questions about framing, contact success@michener.ca.

Will the ceremony be photographed or videotaped?

Yes, Michener hires a professional photographer to take photos during the reception and ceremony. The ceremony itself will be videotaped and placed online following the event.

Are guests allowed to record the event using their phones, cameras and other digital recording devices?

Yes, guests are allowed to record the event using their digital devices. However, we do ask that all phones and electronic devices be placed on vibrate or silent for the duration of the ceremony.

What is appropriate attire for the event?

Business casual is preferred. Graduates are required to wear an academic gown and hood for the event.

I want to ensure that my hood sits properly. How can I do this?

To properly secure your hood, consider wearing a dress shirt with buttons. Pins will be available in the gowning room to assist in securing the hood

Can I keep my hood and/or gown?

Unfortunately, no. Gowns and hoods are rented solely for the occasion. If you would like to purchase your own hood please contact convocation@michener.ca.

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